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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Facilitation Six Thinking Hats |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | IBIS structures thinking about complex questions as a sequence of issues, ideas, and arguments. The method keeps discussions open without forcing them into premature consensus. | When a topic gets stuck too quickly in the same thinking mode, Six Thinking Hats deliberately separates the perspectives. This means facts, risks, creativity, and emotional signals get worked through one after another instead of mixed together. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 4-12 | 5-30 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Perspective Notes, Decision Inputs, Action Items | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | FacilitationOptionsDecision | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |
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